Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description Summary:

Functions as a member of the medical care management team. Provides medical treatment under the supervision of the attending physician. This medical care will be provided within the framework of the hospital s medical staff privilege delineation criterion. The Surgical Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Surgical Physician s Assistant (PA) provides self-directed, effective care to groups of patients and other duties as assigned in accordance with Division of Services standards.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Risk Management: understand method and reasoning for reporting incidents, completion of hospital incident report form, assists department manager or others in recognizing and reducing risk within the department and other areas of the hospital.
• Age Specific Standards
• Provides and expedites patient care in units and ICUs: performs H&P s and dictates into chart, writes admitting/progress notes into patient chart, writes discharge summaries and orders as directed by supervising physician, initiates standing orders for patients both pre/post op, performs pre-operative visits and follow up exams, completes specific procedures under the direction of the physicians including, but not limited to removal of chest tubes an NG tubes and wound care, and provides system management of Surgical practice patients as per medical staff privilege delineation.
• Provides direct patient care in floors and units.
• Assists physicians with coordination of clinical activities and orders.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Education and Experience Required:

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Degree OR Physician Assistant from an accredited school upon hire
• 2 years of experience in specialty area upon hire

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Current Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida upon hire or current licensure as a Physician Assistant upon hire.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or RQI upon hire
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS) certification or RQI upon hire
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support certification (PALS) certification or RQI upon hire
• Current NIHSS certification upon hire
• 8 hours of Stroke Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually.
• 8 hours Hip & Knee Replacement / Spine Education within 6 months of hire date, then annually.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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